Job Description

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion

• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate

• Display Courage – Act with integrity

• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another

• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Assistant reports directly to the Finance Manager/ Officer. The incumbent is responsible for data entry, processing transactions in finance software, prepare projection for locations, review daily expenses log in the field, follow up on operational and program expenses in the field, issue checks, prepare bank reconciliation, ensure that all transactions and supporting documents are complete and properly filed, pay visits to the partners on a regular basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Financial Accounting and Administration (95% of Time):

• Imports and Records all financial transactions into the Accounting management system.

• Reconciling account balances.

• Ensures that all documents are complete with the appropriate supporting documents, reviewed and approved before processing the payment.

• Ensures that all payments are prepared on time.

• Prepares checks to beneficiaries and vendors.

• Update all financial transactions into the cashbook reviews activity financial reports and operational expenses.

• Follows up on the bank transactions to ensure all processed; Produces monthly bank reconciliation statements and consolidates these in hard copy for review by the FM/ FO.

• Verifies partner supporting documents and support in field visits recommended by the FM/ FO.

• Assists the Project Officer in reviewing monthly projection.

• Provides Administrative support to the project team in the project location

Job Responsibility #2:

• Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time):

WHO YOU ARE:

You are passionate about our commitment to help children and youth rise above life’s challenges through the power of play. You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative and a well-rounded leader. Your attention to detail is great and you have a positive, follow-through mindset. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including personal learning and development days. 

Department/Division: Finance        

Work location: Adda’a Woreda/ Bishoftu Town, Ethiopia

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Start Date: Immediate

Contract Duration: one-year contract (renewal based on availability of funding)

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

• 0 -1 year of experience in accounting or directly related areas.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision

• Ability to work well under pressure and deadline

• Integrity and details focused

• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines

• Good analytical skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word

• Good skill at using financial software applications

• Skilled in maintaining documentation

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Good knowledge of accounting practice, policies and procedures

LANGUAGES:    

• Excellent written and spoken English, French is also required in Francophone countries.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Previous experience with an I/NGO

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click here to apply with your resume and cover letter in English.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage women and groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.